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After digging into some of the most reused sound samples in music, Synthet, narrows his focus to vocals in hip-hop, pop, and dance tracks. If you’ve ever wondered where that familiar “Hey,” “Woah,” “Aw, Yeah,” or “Ahhh” sound came from, this video has got answers for you. A music-only version is also available.
When Bradley Mountain created the Courier, they set out to strike a balance between polish and ruggedness. Crafted from 14 oz waxed canvas and 10 oz harness leather, the sturdy briefcase has enough room for a 16″ laptop, notebooks, and all your everyday gear. Details include brass and copper hardware and an antiqued zipper. Available
A trebuchet launches projectiles using a counterweight and swinging arm, but its speed is limited by the distance its weight travels. Tom Stanton engineered a compact trebuchet with a carbon fiber arm and a tapered drum to store energy and release it when its weight drops. It builds up so much speed that its projectiles
This angled tool organizer is perfect for keeping small hand tools readily accessible. Made from bamboo, it has 53 cutouts for holding screwdrivers, scissors, needle-nose pliers, hex wrenches, and more. Its bottom tray holds screws and other hardware for the project you’re working on, too. Easy to assemble, the finished stand measures 12.3″ W x
Modelmaker Marc Hagan-Guirey aka PaperDandy spent over three years making this model of Springfield from The Simpsons. He crafted each of its 76 buildings from MDF, paper, and 3D-printed parts. The model includes cartoon-style miniatures of locations like the Kwik E Mart, Moe’s Tavern, Krusty Burger, and 742 Evergreen Terrace. It looks amazing at night.
In the mid-1970s, daredevil Ken Carter planned to jump a rocket car a mile across a river. But after years of false starts, things didn’t exactly go to plan when the rocket car eventually headed up the ramp. The Stunt Driver offers a lighthearted retelling of the story, starring Jay Baruchel as Carter, a man
By chopping up songs and videos with the word “dumb” and setting them to the tune of “Seven Nation Army,” There I Ruined It did anything but ruin this one. We always sing along to The White Stripes’ anthem that way already. In addition to obvious picks like Nirvana’s “Dumb,” the edit incorporates classic memes
At just 2.38″ long, this mini flashlight from Acebeam is the perfect size to carry on a keychain or pendant. It packs two LEDs that can output up to 500 lumens, charges quickly via a USB-C connection, and is IP66-rated to resist water and dust. It offers five brightness settings along with a bright strobe
The fifth-generation Range Rover (L460) offers a blend of sophisticated style, luxury, power, and capability. We spent some time in a loaded short-wheelbase SE P530, which pairs a potent twin-turbo V8 with a plush cabin and plentiful space for carrying cargo. It’s pricey for sure, but few SUVs make everyday driving feel this refined and
Hailing from Chicago, JJQ is a young man with an impressive talent. At age 12, he’s the youngest member of the Q Brothers. He recently hit the stage at Lollapalooza, where he was given a series of keywords to incorporate into a freestyle rap. We doubt he’s familiar with Finnegans Wake, but he still blew
In addition to their handy hand tools, Lucky Jack offers a selection of giftable gear for grilling. For starters, there’s a 5-in-1 tool with a spatula, fork, basting, brush, bottle opener, and corkscrew. They also make meat-shredding claws, a grill grate scraper with a bottle opener, and a cast iron burger press for super smash
We’ve seen woodworkers use pallet wood to create some beautifully rustic objects. After making a pallet wood guitar that sanded away much of its texture, Danny Lewis built another that preserves the rough, splintered texture of the pallet wood. The finished piece looks fantastic and has a wonderfully warm sound.